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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower,

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Work Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible 2 Double Mobility Accessible Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Ground Floor King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ground Floor 2 Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Santa Cruz

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz puts you in the centre of Santa Cruz, 2 km (1.3 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a television in a common area and a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .In the area of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Capitola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ramada Limited Hotel Santa Cruz
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz
Ramada Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Ramada
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street Hotel Santa Cruz
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Hotel
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz
Surestay By Best Santa Cruz
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz?

Yep, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz?

As of 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz on 6 Jan 2026 start from AU$137.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz?

The closest beach to SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz is Capitola Beach (6.2 km).

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz have a pool?

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March to October).

Is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz is a hit with families.

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz?

No, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz?

No, only service animals are allowed.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1000 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Piero

Liked: Staff & service

Clean

I found some hair in the toilet and was not really clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, very knowledgeable and friendly. Grounds were very well taken care of. You couldn’t get a better place for the price anywhere in Santa Cruz
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely well kept and walkable spot that deserves the best recommendation from me
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo Jr, Bell Gardens

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

RANDY

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We checked out the same day, we didn’t stay ! Toilet was clogged, cigarette burns on the seat. On the furniture floor was dirty. No screen on the window, ask for different room same thing but worse smelled, cigarette burns on the bathroom sink and seat. cigarettes, homeless outside and cleaning people just standing outside talking to the homeless . Nice person at the front desk, we left at less 20 minutes. Didn’t stay one night !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unhappy

bathroom door would not open completely because it hit the toilet. Had to slide around door to close. Bed was very hard and uncomfortable. No threshold and raised lip between bedroom and bathroom floors with gap, tripping hazard. A/c unit half melted on one side. No hot water at 9am on a saturday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so comfortable! The size is perfect! The bed was so comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lover Sure Stay Santa Cruz

Definitely very amiable service. Clean and well maintained facilities. Continental breakfast is tasty if spare, but absolutely delicious for the price. Nothing else in Santa Cruz delivers more bang for the buck without any negatives
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

IRIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check-in, comfortable room, and everything was simple and easy. Great place for a quick stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irina, Rancho Cordova

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty floors,, homeless slept by our car at night, spider webs, breakfast wasn’t refilled when needed, no washcloths,, rude staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and strong ac, easy parking and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eroda.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Felipe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

edwin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will not be staying here again. Best Western can do better, this property is in bad conditions. For the price I paid, $400, for one night. I expected BW to hold a high standard for this facility. Rooms are dirty, beds very uncomfortable and outsated to say the least. Bathroom was moldy and shower rod was rusty all around. Breakfast was just cereal, waffles and muffins-terrible. Stay away people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Light cover in room was cracked and failing off. Bed frame was bent and the bed was barely functional. Limited parking, limited items for continental breakfast. Limited help from staff as not at front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Guadalupe

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get the very basics. No real amenities besides the pool. Overpriced for what you get in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gonzalo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were a decent size and clean, and the front desk staff was friendly. Parking was also convenient. But the breakfast was a complete disaster. For the price you pay per night, all they offer is bread, yogurt, and cereal — nothing else. To make matters worse, at 9:30 a.m. sharp the cleaning crew stormed in and started taking everything away while people were still sitting and eating. They had zero respect for guests. One of them even dumped a trash bag on the chair where I was sitting, while I had just stood up for more cereal. That’s not only rude — it’s disgusting and unacceptable in a hotel that carries the Best Western name. Because of this, I can’t rate higher than 3 stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy in chargre, remove the breakfast food 20 minutes time was up. Told others guest beside me that they couldn't get anything more food. Had a staff member pickup the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the front desk guy was rude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DEFINITELY COMING BACK!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025